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He super falcons sent another powerful warning to the rest of Africa ahead of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Monday.
The continental champions produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses 3-0 in the second leg of their international friendly series.
After winning the first match 2-1 on Friday, coach Justine Madugu’s team raised their level significantly in the second leg, turning a tense first-half battle into a one-sided duel.
After the break, Joy Omewa announced herself with a magnificent double before Asisat Oshoala added the icing on the cake.
The convincing victory meant Nigeria completed a perfect double over Senegal with a 5-1 In total, they scored five goals in the two matches and conceded just one, ahead of next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Fast start but no progress
The Super Falcons started with dominance almost immediately, in front of their home fans.
In the first minute, captain Rasheedat Ajibade launched a dangerous set piece in the Senegalese area, but Nigeria failed to take advantage of the first opportunity.
The hosts continued to dominate possession and territory, pushing Senegal on the back foot with relentless attacking pressure.
Young striker Joy Omewa was particularly lively and almost found the breakthrough in the opening exchanges.
The forward continued to bother the Senegalese defense with her movements and direct runs, while Gift Monday constantly stretched the visiting defense.
Despite Nigeria’s dominance, the first goal remained elusive.
A glorious opportunity came in the 13th minute when the Falcons found themselves with the goal at their mercy, but the chance went wide.
Two minutes later, Omewa produced one of the moments of the half. After skillfully avoiding the Senegalese goalkeeper, the forward seemed destined to score, but her shot hit the post, leaving the home fans stunned.
The Teranga Lionesses survived wave after wave of Nigerian attacks and somehow managed to reach half-time with the score still set at 0-0.
Oladipo and Omewa combine to finally defeat Senegal
Whatever was said inside the Nigerian dressing room at half-time produced immediate results.
Just three minutes after the restart, the deadlock was finally broken.
Defender Shukurat Oladipo, who has been one of Nigeria’s standout players during the friendly series, sent a precise cross into the box in the 48th minute.
Waiting at the end was Joy Omewa.
The forward rose brilliantly to receive the ball and her header beat the goalkeeper to give Nigeria a deserved lead and cause the home fans to celebrate.
The goal completely transformed the contest.
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Omewa announces itself with a shiny brace
With confidence flowing down the side, the Falcons became increasingly difficult to stop.
Seven minutes after opening the scoring, Omewa scored again.
The striker showed tremendous determination and physical strength to break through the Senegal defense, finish clinically and double Nigeria’s lead in the 55th minute.
It was reward for a performance that had threatened to produce goals from the opening whistle.
Her brace not only highlighted her finishing ability, but also dictated the increasing attacking depth available to coach Justine Madugu ahead of the continental championship.
Captain Ajibade creates, Oshoala finishes
Nigeria refused to relax despite establishing a comfortable lead.
The Falcons continued to dominate the game and were rewarded with a third goal midway through the second half.
In the 66th minute, captain Rasheedat Ajibade hit a trademark shot that pierced the heart of the Senegalese defense.
Showing excellent attention, the captain slid a perfectly weighted pass into the path of substitute Asisat Oshoala, who had earlier replaced the impressive Omewa.
The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year calmly put the ball into the net to make it 3-0 and cap another productive outing after scoring from the penalty spot during Friday’s first-leg victory.
The goal was Oshoala’s second in a two-match series as the experienced striker remains a vital weapon for Nigeria ahead of the WAFCON.
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The defensive solidity completes the performance of the Super Falcons
While Nigeria’s attack deserved praise, the defensive unit also put in an excellent performance.
The Falcons stayed organized throughout the match, limiting Senegal’s chances and ensuring goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie enjoyed a relatively comfortable afternoon.
Unlike the first match, where Senegal scored a late consolation goal, this time the visitors did not find a way back into the match as Nigeria remained focused until the final whistle.
Perfect preparation before WAFCON
The victory provides another significant boost for the reigning African champions as preparations for the African Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco intensify.
Nigeria will enter the tournament looking to extend their record 11th continental crown and will face Egypt, Zambia and debutants Malawi in Group C.
Meanwhile, Senegal is included in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria and Kenya.
The tournament, scheduled to take place from July 25 to August 16 in Morocco, will also serve as Africa’s qualification route for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The top four teams will automatically qualify, while the fifth-ranked team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament.
For now, however, the Super Falcons can take a big boost from a friendly campaign that showcased attacking flair, defensive discipline, team depth and a growing sense of momentum.
With Joy Omewa emerging as one of the biggest double-header winners and Oshoala rediscovering his scoring touch, Nigeria’s quest for their 11th African title begins on a good note.
